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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract (12 18 months, potential to convert)
Pay Range: $60 $62 per hour (W2)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join a dynamic and enterprise-level technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale Cisco network infrastructures, with strong expertise in SD-Access and enterprise routing/switching. This role requires both hands-on engineering and strategic planning, including roadmap development and architecture standardization.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and optimize network infrastructure solutions including routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Lead the development and execution of multi-year network roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
Establish and maintain configuration templates, code/product certifications, and operational best practices.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for a large network environment (75,000+ devices).
Ensure network performance, availability, and security by proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on deployment readiness and compliance efforts.
Must haves:
7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching.
Proven experience with Cisco SD-Access architecture, design, deployment, and support.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to act as a top-tier escalation point.